Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining

Code 331410
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The NAICS code 331410 covers Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining, focusing on the processing and transformation of nonferrous metals into raw materials and intermediate products. This category encompasses the extraction, purification, and conversion of metals such as copper, gold, silver, and other nonferrous metals through smelting, refining, and related metallurgical processes. The work involves sophisticated industrial operations that transform raw ore or recycled metals into usable metal ingots, bullion, and other standardized metal forms for manufacturing and industrial applications.

The Federal Contract Awards in this category predominantly feature precious metal procurement, particularly raw gold and silver bullion, for the United States Mint. These contracts are typically firm fixed-price delivery orders issued under large Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts, with values ranging from approximately $1.9 million to $21.6 million. The primary contractor is Stonex Financial LTD, a United Kingdom-based organization, which holds two significant IDVs with the Mint: one for silver raw materials with a $10 billion ceiling and another for raw gold bullion. The contracts have no specific set-aside designations and support the Mint's coin and medal production operations. Performance locations are primarily in the United Kingdom, with deliveries made to various Mint facilities in the United States.

The Federal Contract Opportunities in this NAICS category include two distinct solicitations. The first is from SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, seeking six Beryllium/Conflat Brazements with specific technical requirements, including precise beryllium purity specifications. The second opportunity is from the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, requesting a 5-year fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for chip conversion and ingot manufacturing services. This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside and involves picking up, processing, and returning metal chips from the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center in Philadelphia. Both opportunities emphasize detailed technical specifications and are focused on specialized metal processing and manufacturing services.

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